Five-time World Cup winners Brazil take on Japan in Houston on Monday evening.
Vinicius Jr’s goals fired Selecao to the top of Group C and ensured they qualified for the knock-out stages at the top of Group C, above Morocco on goal difference.
It has been 36 years since Brazil lost a first-round knock-out match at a World Cup but Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be wary of the threat posed by their round of 32 opponents.
Japan, who finished second behind Netherlands in Group F, are well-drilled and dangerous in transition, which is exactly the sort of combination that could make them lethal at this stage of the tournament.
Sunday’s game between Canada and South Africa marked the start of the round of 32 but this game could be the moment when the tournament really explodes into life.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Brazil v Japan on TV and online.
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When is Brazil v Japan?
Brazil v Japan will take place on Monday 29 June 2026.
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Brazil v Japan kick-off time
Brazil v Japan will kick off at 6pm UK time.
The round of 32 match is set to be played at Houston Stadium in USA.
What TV channel is Brazil v Japan on?
You can watch the game live on ITV1.
All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are on free-to-air TV for UK viewers, split between ITV and BBC.
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How to live stream Brazil v Japan online
UK viewers can stream the game live online via ITVX.
The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.
Is Brazil v Japan on radio?
You can listen to the match on talkSPORT or BBC Radio 5 Live.
BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.
talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.
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